IMPRINT, MASA MARA, NAO SERATI, EZOKHETHO, FRED RICH, AFRO GRUNGE, IDOL STITCHES, KING ON HORSES, SARTORIAL CLOTH, RUAN GOOSEN and LEIGH SCHUBERT.
It was Flamboyance in Overdrive in Cape Town. Vibrant Patterning Mingled with Riotous Colour on Runways that Sizzled with State-of-the-Art Design. Hot! Hot! Hot!
A ballgown inspired by the blue skies of the African continent. At Masa Mara
A ballgown inspired by the blue skies of the African continent. At Masa Mara
Image Credit South Africa Menswear Fashion Week and SA Menswear Week on Instagram.
SA Menswear Fashion Week, the most coveted African showcase for stalwart Menswear brands and as up-and-coming Menswear talent alike, kicked off to the backdrop of glamorous Cape Town. The runways were on fire with inspiration!
There were trends aplenty – from bold and intricate patterning – veteran print gurus Masa Mara, Ezokhetho and Imprint spring to mind – to master classes in colour application and colour-blocking… think Fred Rich, Nao Serati and Ruan Goosen. Leigh Schubert boasted exceptionally intricate patterning and inspired colour blocking.
Denim, an ever-trustworthy staple, was seen in riveting, avant-garde renditions.
King on Horses, Noa Serati and Nguni Shades literally took blue jeans to another level. The past few seasons’ trend of double and treble denim, was spotted in many places. Bleached, overdyed, recycled, fringed, patched… it seemed designers simply couldn’t get enough of the old blue faithful cloth.
Dramatic double denim. At Nao Serat
Denim gets the fringed treatment, here paired with an intarsia knit. At Ezokhetho
Men’s skirts looked most covetable and very ‘now’. Transparent fabrics showcasing glowing skin – another trend that’s been with us for a few seasons – worked a treat, especially combined with wildly contrasting textures like leather or leopard skin.
Sumptuous ballgowns were on offer too – a luxe antidote to the streetwear and workwear.
An epic ballgown creates a stir on the runway!
Sweeping, sumptuous and super sexy. At Leoce
Crafty recycling and upcycling made for a great contrast to the sleek collections, and supported SA Menswear’s thrust for pursuing green credentials in the fashion industry.
Upcycling at Fred Rich
There were so many fabulous collections to choose from, and we picked out some of our favourite pieces and trends from some of the vast talent. Sit back and enjoy!
TRENDS AT SOUTH AFRICA MENSWEAR FASHION WEEK 2025
1. ECLECTIC RETRO
An 80s style onesie in emerald. At Idol Stitche
70s-inspired disco patchwork with plenty skin on display. At Idol Stitches
A stripy tuxedo jacket gets tucked into chinos for an eccentric luxe look. At Hint Design
Bellbottoms and a tiny tux. At Nao Serati
80s Shoulders and a 90s boucle dress. At Ruan Goosen
2. A MASAI KILT
A khaki kilt. At Hint Designs.
An elegant pinstripe skirt. At King on Horses
3. SKIN IN THE GAME
An off-the-shoulder leopard print tulle top and Japanese-inspired jeans. At Nao Serati
Glam and theatrics! At Nao Serati
Faux fur and a tote bag. At Ruan Goosen
Patchwork, plaid and applique show off skin. At Artfit
At Treasure Cindy
Denim, the star of the show. At Nao Sera
4. PILE ON THE PATTERNS!
A tunic fit for a king. At Imprint
At Imprint
Delft blue. At Imprint
At Imprint
Blue zebra vibes. At Imprint
Fabulous colour blocking. At Leigh Schubert
At Leigh Schubert
Chevrons look elegant. At Leigh Schubert
At Masa Mara
At Masa Mara
Print on print on print. At Masa Mara
Boldly African. At Masa Mara
At Masa Mara
At Masa Mara
At Masa Mara
At Masa Mara
New-age leopard? At Ezokhetho
5. FOREVER IN BLUE (AND BLACK AND RED) JEANS
At King on Horses
Textured layering. At Nguni Shades
Asymmetry, layering and corsetry. At Nguni Shades
At Nguni Shades
Denim gets the acid treatment. At Nguni Shades
Nice and dandy. At Nguni Shades
Leg o’ mutton sleeves and stripes. At Oyama
A mini kilt. At Nao Serati
All red. At Nao Serati
6. CLASSIC STRIPES, PLAID AND CAMOUFLAGE
Regal stripes. At Oyama
The subtlest of shades and stripes. At Leigh Schubert
Plaid and oversized fringe. At King on Horses
Classic camo. At King on Horses
7. PREPPY VIBES
At Sartorial Cloth
At Sartorial Cloth
At King on Horses
At Fred Rich
8. GLAMOUR QUEENS
At Loece
At Loece
At Loece
At Molteno Couture
At Molteno Couture
At Siyababa Atelier
GOODBYE FROM SOUTH AFRICA MENSWEAR!
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